I run ACOUSTIC NIGHTS and OPEN MIC'S in Surrey and Hampshire. A full PA set-up is provided including piano at most venues. There are opportunities for "feature sets" from time to time. Performers who have played at my nights or festival stages I have organised include:
Byron Johnston, JJMD, Susie Clarke, Julia K., Indi Fisher, Lisa Theunissen,
Carly Rockett, Jules Manning, Gavin Thomas, The Blue Light, Steve Grattan, Aimée, Damien Flynn, Amalthea, Billy Irvine, David Alexander, Anna Neale, Darin Robinson, Steve Gifford, Floron, Brassneck, The Source, Dan Britton, Chris Conway, Jay Parrack, 3 Style, Mark Buck, All Things Considered, Philippa Berry, Hidden Image, Manu, Sunday's Child, Bourbon Roses, Hannah Scott, Ashley Hayes, Lee Westwood, Nick Shorey, Charles Beckerson, Mike Dawes, This Way Up....and many many many more..............
Influences
As a performer myself my influences are very many and varied: Stevie Wonder, Hank Williams, Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Otis Redding, Lou Rawls, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Smokey Robinson, Neil Young, Cole Porter, Bob Dylan, Lennon/McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John & Bernie Taupin, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton - they all influence me for different reasons.
I've always liked good piano players like Nat Cole, Oscar Peterson, Joe Sample, Johnnie Johnson, Fats Domino, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, Billy Joel, Monty Alexander and many more.
SINGER SONGWRITERS AND ACOUSTIC PERFORMERS - you've come to the right My Space here as I run VIC'S BUSKERS ACOUSTIC NIGHTS in SURREY and HAMPSHIRE - an opportunity for musicians to perform to a friendly supportive audience. I also have opportunities for originals artists to do "feature sets" or "support slots" from time to time. Regular venues:
GUILDFORD - 2ND or 3RD THURSDAY @ The Keep
FARNHAM - LAST THURSDAY @ the Plough.
GRAYSHOTT - 1ST TUESDAY @ the Fox & Pelican.
FLEET - LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH @ Propaganda Music Canteen.
ALTON - LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH @ Railway Arms. More info on 07917 403052. It is mainly pre-booked slots for these or "turn up on the night". A great opportunity for acoustic singer songwriters to get their music out there!
More at www.vicsbuskers.co.uk
About me - I am a gigging musician (vocals, piano/guitar). I've been a professional musician since 2005 and do a lot of gigs either solo, duo or with my "party" band Something 4 The Weekend around Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex. My solo gigs comprise of popular cover songs and some of my own compositions.
More at www.viccracknell.co.uk
Just a quick update. I have a new track up on my MySpace page. An oldschool acoustic rock duet, featuring the amazingly gifted Jennifer Parrott. So, please go have a listen & let me know what you think :)
Hi Vic Excellent gig last night at The Keep. Some great acts - I love performing there & got some really positive feedback about Who Calls the Shots. Cheers Peter Peter
Hi Vic. What a great night - some superb acts. I thought Andy's tenor sax really complemented my songs especially Angel of the North. Looking forward to The Keep on 11th June.
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I just want thankyou for giving me the 'prime' slot at THE KEEP last night. I really enjoyed the evening and had quite a few appreciative comments about my songs.
It is great that you give we songwriters an opportunity to 'air' our material.
Just popped by to wish you all the best this week with your op. and recovery. Here's to you for all the good work you put in to make local live music work and I wish you a very smooth and speedy recovery.
Hi Vic! Thanks very much - glad you like 'Just Like Me'. I'm actually from near Basingstoke so all your venues used to be pretty local to me! Let me know if you'd ever like us to come down and do a few tunes! Take care, Lisbee x
hi vic, how ya doing mate ? good i hope. great to bump into you at 'good intentions' the other week and looking forward to playing the 'haslemere festival' for you on 19th may.... anyway, we've just uploaded 4 new tracks from our new ep 'with something amiss'. have a good listen and let us know what you think.... hope you're well. sid. brassneck.
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